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organ-transplants
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The Independenthealth2 hrs ago
Woman Travels to Turkey for Liver Transplant After NHS Denial
A 31-year-old woman with bile duct cancer was denied a liver transplant on the NHS and is seeking the procedure in Turkey. The couple launched a fundraiser to cover the £200,000 cost.
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Personal Accounts Highlight Risks in Donor Organ Transportation Methods for Heart Transplants
A mother and her son both underwent heart transplants in the United States, with the son's organ transported using advanced technology while the mother's used a standard ice cooler. Organ preservation technologies have advanced since 2018, yet many donor organs continue to be shi…